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Rev. Eldon N. Fitzwater

March 7th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Rev. Eldon N. “J.R.” Fitzwater, 96, of Alum Creek, WV, a soldier of the cross has traded his armor for a new body on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.  He truly was a servant of God and a Bible scholar.  He preached and pastored for over 60 years and was the founder of Faith Baptist Church in Jefferson and pastored there for over 40 years.

One could say he was like the Prodigal Son in the Bible because as a young man he left home and went to a faraway country where he squandered his wealth and time for a period, but returned home to his family and soon met and married the love of his life, Ella Rae.  Soon after they were married he got saved and went into the ministry and once made the comment, “he stopped running from God and started running with God.”

Those that knew him affectionately called him, “the Gadget Man” because he loved anything new in the technology world and would have to purchase it.  He was quite remarkable in that he was building computers in his 90’s and working 3 days a week up to about a year and one-half ago.  He loved WVU sports and would listen to the games with both the TV and radio blaring.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Rae, son, Rev. Michael Fitzwater and parents, Rev. Eldon & Katie Backus Fitzwater and several siblings.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Nancy (Joe) Taylor, Janet (Dennis) Dunlap, Jackie (Mark) Lanham and Mary Fitzwater; 10 grandchildren, Rob (Denise) Dunlap, Angela (Bob) Pritchett, BJ (Kris) Taylor, Jay (Sarah) Dunlap, Anita (Dave) Sturgill, Chaplain Matt (Alex) Lanham, Katie Fitzwater, Allison (Derek), Wesley and Shae; 9 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson.  He is also survived by two brothers, William and Tom Fitzwater, sister, Audrey Meickles and daughter-in-law, Chaplain Phyllis Fitzwater.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek. Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston.  Family and friends will gather from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Special thanks to Lisa Queen, NP, and the Hospice nurses and staff.  Loving thanks to Barret & Diane McDonald, and Nova Rubber Co., and also to Sissy Kirk Pauley who helped care for our father.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Vallie Lea Cobb

March 6th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

  

Vallie Lea Cobb, 79, of Yawkey, WV,  went home to be with her Savior on Thursday, March 5, 2020

She was a member of the McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church and also attended Emmons Freewill Baptist Church.

Vallie is preceded in death by her father, Onal Miller; mother, Dorothy Hughes; brother, Bernard Miller; sisters, Dean McCallister, Sadie Miller and Arbutus Clark; and son, Paul McCallister.

She is survived by her husband Ross (Sam) Cobb; children, Charles McCallister (Amy), Angel Chinn (Steve), Sandie Davidson (Jimmy), Sarah Breedlove (Chuck), Robert McCallister (Rita), Kerry McCallister (Darlene), step-children, Bo Cobb (Kim) and Brenda Kidd; brother, Johnny Long; daughter-in-law, Meghan; 25 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, with son and Pastor Robert McCallister officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV  25387.

Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, has been caring for families since 1950.

 

William Joseph “Joe” Estep

March 6th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (14 Comments)

William Joseph “Joe” Estep, 73, of Griffithsville, WV, went to his heavenly home Thursday, March 5, 2020.

Joe was a 1965 graduate of Guyan Valley High School and served in the U. S. Navy from 1965-1970.  He worked as a Chief Train Dispatcher with CSX Corp., and was a member of the Yawkey Methodist Church where he taught Bible Class.  Joe Loved to garden and spend time outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Flo Eloise Bailey Estep, and sister Sue Smith.

Joe is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Yvonna; daughters, Britt (Patrick) Woodrum of Yawkey, WV, Dru (Robert) Bailey of Frenandina Beach, FL, and Cecily Cox of Macclenny, FL; son, Reese Estep of Glen St. Mary, FL; eight grandchildren, Kirk Woodrum, Waylon (Selena) Alford, Clova (Eric) Fitzhugh, Jeslyn Estep, Jillian Cox, Isaac Estep, Melanie Dickson and Luke Dickson; two great grandchildren, Clayton Alford and Marshall Walker, and one on the way; and sisters, Linda Scruggs of Griffithsville, and Dora Lee Preston of East Lynn, WV. 

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Butch Loftis officiating.  Burial will follow at Sansom Cemetery in Griffithsville.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Christopher Keith Geitz

March 3rd, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Christopher Keith Geitz, 52, of Alum Creek, WV, left this world on Monday, March 2, 2020.  He was a wonderful son who was taken away from us to soon in his sleep. 

Chris worked as a chef at Berry Hills Country Club in Davis Creek and loved his job and the people he worked with.  He was an avid skateboarder who skated with the best in the business. 

He leaves behind his mother and step-father, Teri Geitz and Stephen Eilkeberry; two beautiful children, Zoe Marie and Keenan John Geitz both of Florida, who are heartbroken to have lost their dad.

Chris is now with his dad, Raymond H. Geitz, and all other family members in heaven.  He did not want to be put in the ground, so we are honoring his wishes with cremation.

We, who are left behind, are completely brokenhearted and want him to know he was loved by so many people all over the world.  I cannot imagine life without my son and best friend.  I know he is in a better place.  Chris will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. 

I want to say thank you to all of those who have contacted us.  

Good bye my son, who was my only child.   I will miss you forever.   

John Wesley Cash

March 3rd, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

John Wesley Cash, 74, of Hurricane, WV, went home Monday, March 2, 2020.

He was a Heavy Equipment Operator at Mazzella Quarries and retired after 22 years. John was a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving from 1964-1967 and the USNR-R, Navy Reserve Construction from 1972-1974. He owned and enjoyed driving dirt track race cars for 12 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer E. and Elizabeth Hissom Cash, and brothers, Charlie and Frank Cash.

John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley; children Tammy (Thomas) Perdue of Scott Depot, WV, Barbara Cash of Irving, Texas, Jonnie Adams of Red House, WV, and James (Brittney) Cash of Parkerbsurg, WV; brother Homer Cash; fourteen grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Rev. Earl Cochran officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in South Charleston, WV. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Millard C. McGhee

March 1st, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Millard C. McGhee born June 8, 1942 passed from this life to a beautiful place of rest with his Lord on February 28, 2020 at his home in Alum Creek.

He was a member of the Laborers Local 1353 and Pastored several churches in the area.

Millard will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 51 years, Millie; sons, Samuel (Shannen) of Alum Creek, Shelby (Holli) of Holly Hill, South Carolina; brother, Lash McGhee and sister, Joyce Pauley both of South Charleston; and a very special brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Joyce Anderson of Duck, WV.

He loved and cherished his 6 grandsons and a very special granddaughter and several nephews, nieces and a whole host of friends. 

Millard has donated his body to medicine and has requested no services.

Margie Mae Tyler Holstine

March 1st, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Margie Mae Tyler Holstine, 64, of Alum Creek, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at CAMC-Memorial, Charleston, WV.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer & Louise Kirk Tyler, husband, Dempsey, twin brother, Jackie Tyler, and brothers, Kelly, Elmer Jr., & sisters, Mary and Norene. 

Margie last attended Olcott Community Church.

She is survived by her sisters, Wilma (Richard) Tyler of Alum Creek, Jane Hitchcock, of Hamlin, Evelyn (Bo) Dunlap of McCorkle, Reba (George) Gibson of Alum Creek, Opal (Donald) Collins of Florida, brother, Hassel (Diana) Tyler of Alum Creek, special niece, Melissa Tyler and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends.

Service will be 2:00pm Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Graley officiating.  Burial will follow at Holstine Cemetery, Dartmont, WV.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

Christopher Ray Wright

February 28th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Christopher Ray Wright, 61, of Charleston, WV, went home Friday, February 28, 2020 at Hubbard House Hospice West in South Charleston. 

He was a Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.  He loved water activities, swimming, cookouts and music.  Christopher served in the U. S. Navy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Joseph and Margaret Mae Wright; twin sister, Christine; and brothers, Joe and Dave.

He is survived by his sons, Samuel and Michael (Lisa) Wright; brothers, Gary, Verle, and Hubert Wright;  sisters, Rona (Tom) Schmidt, and Helen (Daniel) Dawson; grandchildren, Kylie and Paxton; like a daughter are Sarah and Jessica; and step-grandchildren Mason and Madison.   

A memorial service will be held 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Rev. Gary Pickens officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Harold Harrison “8 Ball” Woodrum

February 26th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Harold Harrison “8 Ball” Woodrum, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Hubbard Hospice House-West, South Charleston, WV.  He is preceded in death by his brother, Allen. 

He is survived by his parents, Spence & Mona Woodrum, daughter, Natasha (Sam) Carter, sons, Joshua and Michael Woodrum, grandchildren, Kionna, Blake, Haley, Landon, and “Chunky Butts” Emma and Jaelynn.  He is also survived by his brothers, Lee, Tommy, Timmy, sister, Lynn, and special friend Jennifer Workman Service will be 2:00pm Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Eddie Johnson officiating. Family & friends will gather one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow at Bear Branch Cemetery, Spurlockville, WV.

Lynda Joyce Corns Brady

February 26th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Lynda Joyce Corns Brady, 71, went home to her loving Savior Monday, February 24, 2020 after a short illness.

Born September 3, 1948 in Charleston, WV, to Cesil and Bessie Corns.

A 1966 graduate of George Washington High School, she was a homemaker and florist before her second career as a teacher and librarian in Kanawha and Putnam Counties.  She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in education from WV State and Master’s in Library Science from Marshall.  She retired from Poca High School.

Lyn was an active member of Highlawn Baptist Church in St. Albans, WV.  She particularly enjoyed helping in the kitchen and singing in the choir.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years Elbert B. Brady, son Jeff Brady (Carolyn), daughter Lori Brady Choueiri (Mark), her beloved grandchildren Jeb, Matthew, Will, Alana, Nate, and Ariana, sister Kitty Corns, and nephew Brandon Corns (Rebecca). 

Service will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020, at the Highlawn Baptist Church, 2504 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans.   The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory to the Gideons International, PO Box 731, St. Albans, WV  25177 or www.Gideons.org.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”   Romans 8:28

Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.curryfuneralhome.org.  Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, has been caring for families since 1950.